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<\/a>Did you know your roof<\/strong> is more likely than the rest of your home to experience damage from inclement weather? Severe storms can affect your roof and expose your home to additional problems such as\u00a0structural and moisture damage<\/em>.<\/p>\nIn Alexandria, extreme weather is possible at any point throughout the year. The area frequently experiences thunderstorms, snowstorms, high winds, and is subject to\u00a0experience hurricanes coming up the coast.<\/p>\n
Understanding how bad weather impacts your roofing<\/a> system can help you be prepared to assess your\u00a0roof<\/strong> and\u00a0seek\u00a0Alexandria roof repair when necessary!<\/p>\n There are many different kinds of inclement weather that the Alexandria area<\/em> experiences. Here\u2019s how each can impact your roofing system.<\/p>\n [su_box title=”High winds” box_color=”#c82a2a”]Winds affect a roof more than people think. High winds can rip off roofing shingles and damage gutters, and cause debris such as tree limbs to have more of an impact on your roof.<\/span>[\/su_box]<\/p>\n [su_box title=”Severe thunderstorms” box_color=”#c82a2a”]The thunderstorms Alexandria experiences can bring heavy rains and hail, which can\u00a0affect\u00a0roof shingles and flashing. Heavy rains can also cause trees to fall, which can be particularly dangerous if your home is near any large trees.<\/span>[\/su_box]<\/p>\n [su_box title=”Tornadoes” box_color=”#c82a2a”]They\u2019re rare, but tornadoes do happen in Northern Virginia. With winds that can blow\u00a0over 100 miles per hour and up to 300 miles per hour,\u00a0tornadoes\u00a0can remove shingles and\u00a0can produce heavy debris.<\/span>[\/su_box]<\/p>\n [su_box title=”Snow and ice” box_color=”#c82a2a”]Winters with heavy snow and ice storms can cause snow to accumulate, which can cause\u00a0excessive weight on your roof. Ice dams can also affect your gutter system, leading to leaks and dangerous spills.<\/span>[\/su_box]<\/p>\n [su_box title=”Hurricanes” box_color=”#c82a2a”]The hurricane season\u2014which runs from June to November with September being the peak time\u2014can cause your roof to be impacted by the heavy rains and winds that can come with such storms.<\/span>[\/su_box]<\/p>\nTypes of Weather and Their Impact<\/h2>\n
How You Can Prepare for Extreme Weather in 2021<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Knowing how storms can impact your roof can help you have a plan to manage problems that can come from\u00a0inclement weather.<\/p>\n